# SimpleLink™ Connect vs HDMI

SimpleLink™ Connect and HDMI both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of HDMI's written reviews are positive against 0% of SimpleLink™ Connect's. HDMI also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 2). SimpleLink™ Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for SimpleLink™ Connect against 2.9 for HDMI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of SimpleLink™ Connect's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's.

SimpleLink™ Connect ships an update every 3 months, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLink™ Connect | HDMI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-connect/id6445892658/reviews)** | [2.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdmi/id6476621872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Texas Instruments](https://appshunter.io/developer/329739753) | [Ion Danilov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727366898) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleLink™ Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-connect/id6445892658)

Connect your SimpleLink Launchpads to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. This utility app enables over-the-air upgrades for your devices.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, Connects to SimpleLink Launchpads, Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HDMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdmi/id6476621872)

Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.

**Highlights:** External display functionality, Connect gaming consoles, High-quality HD streaming, Supports cameras and PCs, Portable screen solution, USB-C video capture card compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleLink™ Connect free?

SimpleLink™ Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HDMI free?

HDMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleLink™ Connect or HDMI?

SimpleLink™ Connect is rated higher. SimpleLink™ Connect averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HDMI averages 2.9 from 72 ratings.

### Do SimpleLink™ Connect or HDMI have ads?

Neither SimpleLink™ Connect nor HDMI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLink™ Connect or HDMI?

SimpleLink™ Connect ships an update every 3 months, and HDMI every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpleLink™ Connect was updated on August 13, 2026 and HDMI on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*